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School district · Tennessee · LEAID 4704380

Washington County

Estimated average teacher salary of $57,471, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Washington County - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$57,471
Est. avg teacher salary
$10,975
Per-pupil spending
8,252
Students enrolled
11th
Pct. in TN
$57,471

Washington County (Tennessee) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $57,471, materially below the Tennessee average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 8,252 students.

  • 11th percentile for Tennessee
  • 13th percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$57,471

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,975

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

8,252 students

Salary vs State Average 83.9%

16.1% below Tennessee average

Nationally, Washington County's estimated average out-pays 13% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Washington County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$57,471 Top 87% higher than 13% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Washington County $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Washington County

Washington County is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Tennessee, serving 8,252 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $10,975. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $57,471, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4704380 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Tennessee statewide average of $68,524, teacher pay in Washington County runs materially below the state benchmark, a 16.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (33.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Tennessee, it pays more than 11% of them.

Budget figures show Washington County reporting $90.6M in total expenditure against $96.9M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 35% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $24.2M, special-education teacher pay is $2.7M.

How does Washington County compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Tennessee average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Washington County $57,471
Shelby County $74,739
Tennessee avg $68,524
National avg $85,759

Washington County pays -23.1% less than Shelby County · per-pupil $10,975 vs $15,292

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

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These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

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Salary-nearest districts to Washington County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$96.9M
Total Revenue
$90.6M
Total Expenditure
$32.0M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$24.2M
Regular Program
$2.7M
Special Education
$1.8M
Vocational
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Tennessee Districts

Roane County
$63,065
6,304 students
Warren County
$60,595
6,300 students
Hawkins County
$61,194
6,273 students
Blount County
$69,043
10,281 students
Greene County
$61,259
6,208 students
Tipton County
$68,300
10,300 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Washington County?

Washington County's average teacher salary is $57,471, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Washington County teacher pay compare to the Tennessee average?

Washington County pays 16.1% less than the Tennessee state average of $68,524. The district's average is $57,471.

How does Washington County teacher pay compare to the national average?

Washington County pays 33.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $57,471.

What is the per-pupil spending in Washington County?

Per-pupil spending in Washington County runs approximately $10,975 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Washington County?

Washington County has 8,252 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Washington County's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Washington County's total expenditure of $90.6M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Washington County's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.